#makeitreal Archive | Participate

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for coming in to talk about going out!! Introduce Yourselves!

participatechat May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT

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SlaterPBISMN May 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Curt Slater luckiest Principal because I work for the Wildcats everyday in MN @Wyomingwildcats #flaspd #schoolwallstalk #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I'm Denis, Author of Instant Relevance and #MakeItReal founder! If you're ever in NJ, Let me know!

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Bill from PA. 6th gr T of math, sci, & ss. Just did a #googlecardboard night tonight after school! Sooo much fun! #makeitreal

MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi! Marsha, ITF from NC! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi Curt! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight!

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @Wyomingwildcats

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Nice! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi Marsha! Great to have you with us to #MakeItReal tonight

In reply to @MarshaSirkin

marthastickle May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Second to last week of school and I finally make it to the chat ON TIME! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Did you see this? #FidgetSpinner Lessons for everyone!!! https://t.co/ALSJp4mmaB #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 15 @ 12:44 PM EDT

Here It Is! The Fidget Spinners Lesson Collection:20+ Lessons in Math, STEM, ELA, World Language & More! https://t.co/9qjP8YYxjR #MakeItReal

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Scott from NJ ready to #MakeItReal Inside for tonight though, no AC in my school.

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DeeKalman May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi 👋 I'm Dee! I'm a #STEM teacher, former math educator, from #NJed. Eager to connect! #MakeItReal

meidiaips12 May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Morning fellas long time no tweet heres some a good video! https://t.co/San8rcuf3E #humanity #goodpeople #makeitreal #thisiswhatweneed

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Welcome Scott! Got my window units going at home now :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Yes! Thanks for putting those together. Great resources to share. #makeitreal

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ItsMrsPenrod May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Krista frm WI here- tuning in from bed! 😴 Didn't want to miss #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for coming in to talk about going out!! Introduce Yourselves!

RadfordAmy May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi #MakeItReal. Amy from TN. I teach 7th grade ELA.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

HI Dee! Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal

In reply to @DeeKalman

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Thanks for staying up for #MakeItReal :)

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I understand what you're going through. That GIF explains it all. #makeitreal

In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 is bursting through in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi Amy! Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal tonight!

In reply to @RadfordAmy

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi! Sorry I'm late. 3 full days and 2 half days left of the school year has me like 😬! Valerie from Atlanta. Teacher of Littles. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What is one Relevant reason to take your class outside this week? #MakeItReal

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi. I'm Sue, 3rd grade in Alaska! We spent over an hour outside today! 50 degrees is so warm here! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Yes, Bill! The struggle is real. #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden, @MathDenisNJ

marthastickle May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

6th grade English teacher from LA sprinting to the finish line of this school year. #makeitreal

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hey Dennis, let's #MakeItReal and get this going

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I still think that's crazy!!!! I'm ready to be done, myself #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi I am Alana Stanton from Ga! #makeitreal I am so excited about tonight's topic

ReadingwithMrsB May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Twilla, reading teacher from OK. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Nicely done! Only it was 88 here today :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu

brandee_brandt May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi #MakeItReal Brandee from San Antonio Texas!

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I know. It is crazy! #MakeItReal

Joe_Mazza May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hi #MakeItReal chat. 1st time participant, love tonight's topic of the outdoor classroom. Some pics of this month's at-home outdoor MAKING

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

In sprinting, everyone slows down, but whoever slows down the least at the end wins! #MakeItReal

In reply to @marthastickle

RadfordAmy May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1. I'm going to take my Ss outside to make creative stories with Flipgrid. They love it! #MakeItReal

ReadingwithMrsB May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q1: Restless learners. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Welcome Jay! Thanks for coming out to #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

ItsMrsPenrod May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Ss are making documentaries & could use some outdoor footage! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What is one Relevant reason to take your class outside this week? #MakeItReal

wpmsad May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: To show them that learning can take place outside of your 4 walls. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What is one Relevant reason to take your class outside this week? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hey! Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal

In reply to @StantonAlana

marthastickle May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: We're reading short stories. It's beautiful outside, so why not read there? Not sure that's relevant, but it was fun. #makeitreal

MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: Oxygen. Sunlight.....both give brains what they need to make good choices and learn. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What is one Relevant reason to take your class outside this week? #MakeItReal

SlaterPBISMN May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Our 5th grade class had the K-9 unit come out to our school and talk with students about the training that goes into the process #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Welcome! Love to have reading teacher perspectives at #MakeItReal

In reply to @ReadingwithMrsB

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hi Brandee! Thanks for joining us #MakeItReal

In reply to @brandee_brandt

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

We have been cooped up inside all winter! (-52!) No sense being inside! Let's read & do some #pbl while we can! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

RadfordAmy May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Even just a walk helps with that. #makeitreal

In reply to @ReadingwithMrsB

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Awesome! Thanks for joining and for the great pics! #MakeItReal

In reply to @Joe_Mazza, @makerdads, @c64kid, @winstonsakurai

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Me too Joe! #makeitreal

Joe_Mazza May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hi #MakeItReal chat. 1st time participant, love tonight's topic of the outdoor classroom. Some pics of this month's at-home outdoor MAKING

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Have an Idea for the #MakeItReal Chat? Message me and let me know! Weeks available in June for guest hosts!

brandee_brandt May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q1: writing is always better outside! #MakeItReal

wpmsad May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Those two elements are underrated! #MakeItReal 😂

In reply to @MarshaSirkin

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 Alphabet Schoolyard Hunt for Kinders to leave for next years Kinders! We take photos with the iPads and make a book. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Awesome! A change of video scenery is a great motivator! #MakeItReal

In reply to @RadfordAmy

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: We had Track & Field Day this week with all the 6th grades in my district. Lots of fun and tied in the dab & angle lesson! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yup. plenty of room to stretch their legs and minds #MakeItReal

In reply to @ReadingwithMrsB

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: Maybe you want to work on telling time and you need a big clock to #MakeItReal

bmilla84 May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: We're wrapping up our geometry unit! Scavenger hunt around campus for 2D & 3D shapes! Use @seesaw to record findings! #makeitreal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 I love taking them outside daily! We love to use chalk to do math, sight words, and writing. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What is one Relevant reason to take your class outside this week? #MakeItReal

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 Any lesson outside is "instantly relevant" because this time of year outdoors is where most Ss want to be! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Great! Keep them realizing there's more than their classroom limitations. #MakeItReal

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

SlaterPBISMN May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Why keep students inside when they can learn outside and we can make it real! Our outdoor crew came in on a Saturday to learn #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT

It is. Find stories that take place outside too, then have them mindfully read, focused on the present and the story #MakeItReal

In reply to @marthastickle

ReadingwithMrsB May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: College signing day..pair seniors with 6th & 7th, food trucks, college reps, DJ #MakeItReal

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Agreed! I had some great professors at UW who would lecture in the quad when the cherry trees were blooming #makeitreal

In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: Maybe you want to have Ss do their own Keith Haring inspired drawings in chalk so you need to #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Awesome way to bring the kids to the demonstration! #MakeItReal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN

wpmsad May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Tonight's topic has inspired me to take my Ss out tomorrow for their presentations. As long as wind isn't like it is today. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up in 1 minute, Happy Campers! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 Alphabet School Yard. Read Alphabet City first! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

love the tech/outdoor connection that ends in a production! You're the best! #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I miss having sidewalks to draw on! There are no paved roads in the arctic! #makeitreal

In reply to @StantonAlana

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Love this! #makeitreal

In reply to @JayBilly2

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Very cool! So many ways to tie in math and also social studies (hist of the games, etc.) #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

SlaterPBISMN May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

What if we took our staff meeting outside and did some team building? #engagement goes UP #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Outdoors = Flexible Space! How are you creatively using outdoor space with your classes? #MakeItReal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1b I love taking the kids outside for a quick brain boost. Teach Like Finland helped me start these breaks @timdwalk #makeitreal

DeeKalman May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 When the weather is nice, review questions are now written in sidewalk chalk. Mantra: When the bum is numb, the mind is dumb #MakeItReal

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1:The weather has been AWESOME! Great Science lessons/poetry can evolve from nature. Ss can also release that stored up energy! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What is one Relevant reason to take your class outside this week? #MakeItReal

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Lenete from Louisiana jumping in! #MakeItReal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 We have a butterfly garden our kinder team created for #pbl We use this weekly as a place to enjoy, learn, read, and write. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

See if you can incorporate these into the lesson! #MakeItReal

In reply to @StantonAlana

RadfordAmy May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2. I think I could do better. We go to the same spot every time. I need to take them somewhere different tomorrow ! #MakeItReal

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Great ideas to bring in soc studies! Never thought about that. That might make it's way into my class by next week. #makeitreal

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MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: We turn the wooded area beside the school into "The Enchanted Forest," and perform Fairy Tale plays. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Outdoors = Flexible Space! How are you creatively using outdoor space with your classes? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Simply put, they're passionate about NOT being in their seats anymore :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I LOVE those books! It's a fun photography unit to do! #makeitreal Number City too!

In reply to @forthekiddoes

ItsMrsPenrod May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2 We read outside in the front of the school- community driving by gets to see Learning in action! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Outdoors = Flexible Space! How are you creatively using outdoor space with your classes? #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1) Nature sparks curiosity, much to learn about our planet #naturegirl #lunamoth #newfriend #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Love it! Inspired by art to create their own! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2 I'm fortunate to have this outside! The sounds and smells and sights are different. Great change of scenery! #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: I used the playground to take the kids out before PARCC testing and we did an obstacle course - Exercise is better thinking #MakeItReal

MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

During this time of year, we can find all parts of the lady big life cycle outdoors. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Brainstorm!!! What can you draw on instead? Is there any ice chalk? :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu, @StantonAlana

MsHoskinsTech May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hi All! Marisa Hoskins jumping in here- Canadian ICT Educational specialist based in Hong Kong! #makeitreal

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Wow, wish I had this #MakeItReal Hello Valerie!

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2 I'm fortunate to have this outside! The sounds and smells and sights are different. Great change of scenery! #MakeItReal

bmilla84 May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: I'm in central FL so it's HOT this time of year! I use the covered patio area for activities! #makeitreal

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Love reading stories & having the Ss sitting on blankets/towels! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Outdoors = Flexible Space! How are you creatively using outdoor space with your classes? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

HOw about a review scavenget hunt! QR codes are good or just good old fashioned paper clues leading to next Question #MakeItReal

In reply to @DeeKalman

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Up for ideas on this one. #makeitreal

DeeKalman May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 Geocaching lessons are never stuck in one place, so we're always in the move. It's a part if the project! #stem #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Welcome! Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal

In reply to @lmhawkhill

MsHoskinsTech May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1-Work on a design challenge with students that involves outdoor building and testing ex. egg drop container! #makeitreal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

We love this space! #makeitreal

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

It's all melted this time of year... good old fashioned sticks drawing in dirt! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @StantonAlana

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I love this. I did it with my whole 3rd grade last year. Placed them around the walking path and Ss had to solve riddles #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

HOw about a review scavenget hunt! QR codes are good or just good old fashioned paper clues leading to next Question #MakeItReal
In reply to @DeeKalman

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Love the #growthmindset in you. Keep thinking "I could do better" and your Ss will love where they end up #MakeItReal

In reply to @RadfordAmy

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

This is a fantastic space! Very lucky. #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 I haven't been outside yet (I admit it) but kids can sit, lay, lounge, in any way they want, while learning. #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Have them write one of their own next! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MarshaSirkin

Joe_Mazza May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Identify the insects we find, then MAKE THE. bigger for further study (pictured: beetle) #MakeItReal #makerdads

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

You're welcome! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Question 3 Flies in in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

When I taught kinder, we did teddy bear picnics! #makeitreal lunch outdoors is just fun!

In reply to @lmhawkhill

brandee_brandt May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: we read outside in the courtyard as many days as we can! Anyone can sit anywhere!#MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

and Play is the highest form of research---Einstein. Well done! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Yasssss! That's cool. #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Staying inside enjoying the A/C, huh? LOL. #makeitreal

In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ

MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

They do. :) Some perform regular FT and others write fractured fairy tales. :) #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is your FAVORITE lesson to teach outdoors? Why? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal!

In reply to @MsHoskinsTech

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

This is amazing!!! Well we will see what we can do :) #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

See if you can incorporate these into the lesson! #MakeItReal
In reply to @StantonAlana

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Gah! #makeitreal (I hate typos!)

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Love it! Do you plant the caches for the kids or just go out looking for regular ones! Check out @pokemongoEDU as well! #MakeItReal

In reply to @DeeKalman, @PokemonGoEdu

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Sticks will work!!! Lots of play in that. #makeitreal

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

It's all melted this time of year... good old fashioned sticks drawing in dirt! #makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @StantonAlana

marthastickle May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: Haiku lesson! We look for contrasting elements in nature to include in our writing. #makeitreal

RadfordAmy May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3. My favorite ELA lesson is reading and small group discussions. I do small group so they will open up more. #MakeItReal

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I love going on walks: We can look for flora, fauna, agates/rocks, sounds... #makeitreal it makes the familiar new :)

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Very awesome! Making insects!!! How cool #MakeItReal

In reply to @Joe_Mazza, @makerdads, @DremelEdu

EllisEnlow May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Hi from L.A. Just stumbled across this chat and popping in for a bit #MakeItReal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#makeitreal My favorite outdoor lesson is doing experiments outside. Like the Volcano explosion or the bottle rockets. No limits.

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3:I encourage Ts to teach science lessons,ELA Ts teach poetry,read/even allow Ss to look at magazines to create a collage, etc. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is your FAVORITE lesson to teach outdoors? Why? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

mistakes are the only way we learn #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: We are under construction. There have been TONS of math and science talks. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is your FAVORITE lesson to teach outdoors? Why? #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: I have a lot of Ts using our outside areas. #NGSS is all about phenomena and there are plenty happening outside #MakeItReal

mr_hayes May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Eric, Sped/Math teacher, joining late. #makeitreal

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I have a feeling that Professor Snape would not exactly be on board with #MakeItReal Dumbledore, on the other hand, a definite yes.

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Love it. Haiku is so much more than just the rhythm. #MakeItReal

In reply to @marthastickle

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Hi @JayBilly2! It is the best. Intentional use of it makes an impact w/kiddoes. You can even see the natural grouping! #makeitreal

In reply to @JayBilly2, @JayBilly2

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 Writing outside allows for creativity to flow. So many things to feel, smell, see, etc. #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Always leads to "I wonder what THAT is!!!" NOw it's time to learn! #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu

DeeKalman May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I plant them. We don't have enough regular ones nearby. I've dabbled in PokemonGo, but IMO that ship 🚢 has sailed! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @PokemonGoEdu

spiraledu May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Messy (but biodegrdeable) experiments are the best outside because you don't have to worry so much on the clean up :) #makeitreal

In reply to @StantonAlana

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Welcome! #MakeItReal is a quick, 3 question chat on Relevance in Education!

In reply to @EllisEnlow

EllisEnlow May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2 Our #PreK & #Kindergarten #garden serves as bug lab, flower market, farmers' market, fort, stage & more #MakeItReal #ECE

mr_hayes May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: I'll let some of my Ss watch videos outside and I'll join them for a couple of min. It is hard for some to concentrate #makeitreal

MsHoskinsTech May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3-I take my students on a photography field trip to a nearby park to explore composition techniques and technical aspects #makeitreal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Yes failure is our feedback. My ss will tell you that...they remind me often. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

mistakes are the only way we learn #MakeItReal
In reply to @forthekiddoes

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: Biomes. Getting out in local deciduous forest. Exploring. Bringing their Qs back into the classroom & exploring even more #makeitreal

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: I put this on the playground last year and intentionally left it blank so the Ss create games and fun activities #MakeItReal

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

More like weeks of state testing :( Now that it's over, we should be free to leave the building a bit more easily. #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden, @MathDenisNJ

StantonAlana May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Love that you are here! Eric #makeitreal

mr_hayes May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Eric, Sped/Math teacher, joining late. #makeitreal

ShiftParadigm May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Right on Jay! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Gotta know when to hold' em... #MakeItReal

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mr_hayes May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2: I haven't explored this enough. Love the idea of using QR codes to get outside. #makeitreal

brandee_brandt May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3: Any form of writing - it requires inspiration, we can visualize and create! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3 Outside learning is great for anything. Just have to plan and create the space. We take clipboards & beanbags outside. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

At the PreK level? wow, that's amazing. All about the #MakeItReal idea

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you for a great #MakeItReal! Join Guest Host @sdtitmas Next Week!

WPMadden May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Absolutely! #makeitreal

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forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Love this!! I'd like a human size chess board outside and let my kiddoes make props for themselves as pieces! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

There is so much to be said for the ABSENCE of information in learning. Nicely done! #MakeItReal

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JayBilly2 May 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you my friend. I consulted with @MuziLearningLab for ideas. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

There is so much to be said for the ABSENCE of information in learning. Nicely done! #MakeItReal
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bmilla84 May 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: I love taking our science lessons outside! Especially if it involves a messy experiment! #MakeItReal

lmhawkhill May 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for an AMAZING chat! Have a great week. Until next time....#MakeItReal

cdolat May 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Love lessons that apply to real life & simulations! The circle of life/food web! https://t.co/s3jr6Oh4Wm #MakeItReal

EllisEnlow May 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3 Springboarding off of kids' interests. This week - butterflies. #MakeItReal

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Can't wait to host #MakeItReal next week!

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forthekiddoes May 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! One of my FAVE chats. Always quick but packed with info! Thanks @MathDenisNJ as always you inspire me! #MakeItReal

StantonAlana May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Night everyone! I will be taking my ss outside tomorrow! #makeitreal Thanks @MathDenisNJ

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Look at you... taking the helm. Way to #MakeItReal - See you this weekend #TCT17

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Can't wait to host #MakeItReal next week!
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brandee_brandt May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thanks @MathDenisNJ for awesome chat! Always motivated to #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

So glad ou could be here! Now...go get some sleep #MakeItReal

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StantonAlana May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Fun Scott! See you next week! #makeitreal

sdtitmas May 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Can't wait to host #MakeItReal next week!
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MarshaSirkin May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you @MathDenisNJ for tonight's chat! Lots of great ideas to get them outside! #makeitreal

WPMadden May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! Getting outstide tomorrow & rest school days now w/ great ideas from this chat! My Ss & I thank u #makeitreal

JayBilly2 May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thanks @MathDenisNJ for a nice quick chat. See you soon my friend #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator May 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

See you on Saturday! #MakeItReal #tct17

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EllisEnlow May 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Well, the farmers' mrkt is pretend (it is Pre-K afterall) but the harvesting is real! Great carrots this year. #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes May 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Dreaming of keychains and Ireland. 😂 Catch up soon! #makeitreal

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emmytbots May 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Missed the chat, but I hope you are all participating in @OutdoorClassDay TOMORROW! So excited! #MakeItReal

Amy_Davis121 May 17 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Thanks @cdolat ! I must admit that I had just as much fun as the kids did! #MakeItReal

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